New← The Complete Adventures of Feluda
The Criminals of Kathmandu
Secrets Lurk in Kathmandu’s Shadows
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Joto Kando Kathmandutey (যত কান্ড কাঠমান্ডুতে)
Originally in Bengali1980
Story #1912 chapters79 pages1h 26min read
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About This Book
When Feluda, his cousin, and the ever-imaginative Lalmohan Babu set out for an ordinary day in Calcutta’s bustling New Market, they stumble into a web of intrigue that reaches all the way to Kathmandu. What begins with casual conversation and ghostly tales soon spirals into a real-life mystery, as danger and deception follow their every move. Dive into this thrilling adventure where every alley hides a secret and every clue could be a matter of life or death.
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Satyajit Ray
1921–1992
Satyajit Ray (1921–1992) was an influential Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator, born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. He was educated at Presidency College and later at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. Ray began his professional life as a commercial artist before moving into filmmaking, where he achieved international acclaim with films such as 'Pather Panchali.' Alongside his cinematic career, Ray made significant contributions to Bengali literature, particularly in the genre of detective and science fiction. His multifaceted talents extended to illustration, music composition, and magazine editing, making him a towering figure in twentieth-century Indian culture.
Places and Terms in this Book
Calcutta— The former name of Kolkata, a major city in eastern India and the setting for many Feluda stories.
Kathmandu— The capital city of Nepal, where Mr Batra works and where part of the story's events originate.
Nepal— A neighboring country to India, of which Kathmandu is the capital.
Bombay— The former name of Mumbai, a major city in western India, also mentioned as a travel destination for Mr Batra.
Darbar Square— Darbar Square is a historic plaza in Kathmandu, known for its palaces, temples, and statues.
Terai— A lowland region in southern Nepal and northern India, known for its fertile plains.
Vocabulary
kukri— A traditional curved knife from Nepal, used as both a tool and a weapon.
prayer wheel— A prayer wheel (plural: prayer wheels) is a cylindrical wheel on a spindle, used in Tibetan Buddhist practice to accumulate merit, often containing scrolls with prayers.
Babu— A respectful term of address in Bengali and Hindi, often used for gentlemen.
phials— Phials, also referred to as ampoules, are small bottles or sealed vials typically used to hold liquids such as medicines.
anti-tetanus— A term referring to medicine or injections given to prevent tetanus infection.
bush-shirt— A style of short-sleeved shirt, often worn untucked, common in South Asia.
